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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 511.08 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 511.08 and 145.68 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 511.08 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/511.08 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 511.08 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 74,454.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,454.13/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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